Are certificates of origin for sapphires a scam? Is my jeweler going to overcharge me for a sapphire, and should I get one online instead of through him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2009 - 8 answers

Coffee filter (!): Is there any type of coffee available for purchase that's certified Fair Trade and also certified by the Rainforest Alliance?
posted by toomuchkatherine on Jul 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Where to get sweatshop-free running shoes in the UK in 2009? [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on Mar 25, 2009 - 8 answers

What made you first think about how your food is produced? [more inside]
posted by parudox on Jan 23, 2009 - 40 answers

What are some good places to buy ethical gifts? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish on Nov 28, 2008 - 13 answers

Is there such a thing as a fair trade computer? [more inside]
posted by monkeymadness on Mar 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Can anyone suggest websites/producers/organizations that will allow me to make buy things (food, gift, etc) in an ethical way? [more inside]
posted by sarahkeebs on Aug 26, 2007 - 3 answers

why should i drink fair trade coffee?
posted by brandz on Apr 10, 2007 - 30 answers

How should I deal with the prospect of being put out of business by a greedy University? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2006 - 11 answers

Is fairtrade a good thing? I've always been in favour of fair trade principles but... [more inside]
posted by Lanark on May 2, 2006 - 11 answers

Our elementary school's PTA is looking for an ethical and/or fair trade fundraiser. I have only found one decent resource. Anyone else had experience with this? [more inside ...] [more inside]
posted by whatnot on Jan 8, 2004 - 8 answers